527 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

527 Metropolitan Avenue is a 4-story, 6-unit residential building constructed in 1930 and currently owned by Chrisoula Fiotodimitrakis. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with multiple emergency complaints recorded through 2023-2024, including failures affecting both individual apartments and the entire building in September 2023 and March 2024. Pest-related concerns have also been frequent, with unsanitary conditions reported in February and June 2023, though the Department of Housing Preservation and Development was unable to access the property for inspection in these cases.

Previous years showed similar issues, with multiple complaints regarding garbage/recycling storage (2021-2022) and a door/window issue in 2022 that also required emergency attention. The building underwent a significant inspection by Housing Maintenance Code authorities in May 2022, resulting in several violations, though most were subsequently closed. Key violations included safety concerns such as a non-self-closing entrance door, issues with the fire escape access from Apartment 3L, and the need for updated carbon monoxide detection devices. Administrative violations were also noted regarding required postings about gas leak procedures and carbon monoxide detection requirements in common areas.

While the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over the past five years (2020-2025), the rodent inspection results have been mixed, with a passing inspection in June 2023 following previous failures in 2014 and 2021. Recent data shows some improvements, with fewer recurring violations compared to previous years, though the ongoing heat and hot water issues remain a significant concern for residents. The building's current status as of mid-2025 shows no active bedbug infestations, and the most recent rodent inspection resulted in compliance, suggesting some successful management of pest-related issues. However, the pattern of recurring heat and hot water complaints indicates persistent maintenance challenges affecting resident comfort and safety.